Apartments for Rent in San Jose Under $3,500
As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 159 apartments for rent in San Jose under $3,500/month, starting at $1,750/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.
San Jose is the Bay's largest city — Santana Row shopping, a downtown with high-rises, the Shark Tank arena, and sprawl in every direction. Served by VTA light rail, Caltrain, and BART's Berryessa/North San Jose station. Rents range widely; downtown 1BRs typically $2,600-$3,100.
159 listings available — updated July 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
Colonial House Apartments, 1560 San Tomas Aquino Rd #6021, San Jose, CA 95130
$2,350/mo
National Carlton Apartments, 4930 National Ave #2B-1Ba-1000Sqft, San Jose, CA 95124
$3,150/mo
Windy Hill Apartments, 439 S 5th St #On-06, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,795/mo
CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS, 1750 Stokes St #184, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,750/mo
Peppertree Apartments, 2811 McKee Rd APT 232, San Jose, CA 95127
$2,699/mo
Shortridge 1217 - 1221, 1217-1221 Shortridge Ave #1219, San Jose, CA 95116
$2,095/mo
Rosemary Family, 60 E Rosemary St #1B-1Ba-606Sqft, San Jose, CA 95112
$2,202/moStop messaging landlords one by one
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in San Jose right now?
As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 159 apartments for rent in San Jose under $3,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in San Jose?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in San Jose start at $1,750/month, with an average of $2,675 and a median of $2,699/month. Prices reflect 159 active listings updated July 3, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is San Jose like?
San Jose is the Bay's largest city — Santana Row shopping, a downtown with high-rises, the Shark Tank arena, and sprawl in every direction. Served by VTA light rail, Caltrain, and BART's Berryessa/North San Jose station. Rents range widely; downtown 1BRs typically $2,600-$3,100.